July 19, 2012 / Front Page

Manistique celebrated its annual Folkfest this past weekend, kicking off events Friday with the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter’s Pet Parade. At right, middle, a boy displays his puppy while walking in the parade. More...

MANISTIQUE – The Schoolcraft County Fair is back just in time for those looking for weekend entertainment. The annual event will take place this Friday and Saturday, with numerous activities and fun for the whole family. More...

LANSING – Six water samples have tested positive for the presence of Asian carp environment DNA in both Michigan and Ohio waters. The samples were taken by federal and state wildlife officials, working in conjunction with academic researchers. More...

Emily Phillips, 101, longtime resident of Berkley, Mich., passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012. She was born in Manistique, Mich., on May 5, 1911, and was one of seven children. Emily graduated from Manistique High School in 1928. More...

Arlene M. McDermaid, 84, of Mt. Morris, Mich., died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Living Joy in Flushing, Mich. Arlene was born Jan. 25, 1928, in Manistique, Mich., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Marie (Theisen) McNamara. More...

MANISTIQUE – Two separate incidents of lost individuals were solved Wednesday, following successful search and rescue operations. The incidents involved a 6-year-old boy and an 88 year-old man. More...

GLADSTONE – Hiawatha National Forest announces the purchase of Mather Lodge, located along the bus tour and bike/hike trails on the scenic west shore of Grand Island National Recreation Area. The U.S. More...

Dear Editor: The Schoolcraft County Commission on Aging would like to take this opportunity to encourage all voters to vote “yes” on the renewal of the 0.4697 mils on Aug. 7, 2012, for the Senior Center. More...

MANISTIQUE – The CUP Youth Baseball League recently concluded its season with their annual year-end tournament. Played over the course of three days, the tournament generated some exciting local baseball. More...